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Overview |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 95% |
Admission |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 63% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,854 students)
U of R vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Gettysburg College than University of Rochester ($61,760.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than U of R ($33,882 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,930 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than University of Rochester (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 8.9% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($43,239 vs. $39,715)
U of R vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or U of R .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or Gettysburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gettysburg College and U of R.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than University of Rochester (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $10,100 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/